Kyler Murray struck the Heisman pose again Monday... to the Oakland Athletics.

The star quarterback from Oklahoma who has already signed to play baseball with the A's confirmed his commitment to the NFL in a post to his Twitter account, essentially sending a message to the league currently evaluating his stock with the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis set to begin just over two weeks from now.

Murray's decision likely creates a ripple effect for those teams considering what their future at quarterback will look like this season and beyond, and that includes the Giants, who are currently sitting with the No. 6 overall selection.

With both Eli Manning and team brass continuing to weigh options regarding what will come next, the presence of Murray at the Scouting Combine and moving forward certainly has significance.

Generously listed at 5-foot-10 and 195 pounds, Murray is considered undersized at the position of quarterback. His draft value has been speculated anywhere from the first to third rounds.

There has been speculation regarding Murray's intentions prior to Monday's statement. He was invited to the Combine, which runs Feb. 26-Mar. 4, and that event - a significant step in the NFL's pre-draft process - overlaps with MLB spring training.

Murray has a contract with the Athletics that includes a $4.66 million signing bonus, and his decision to enter the NFL draft does not affect his status there as of yet. Oakland could offer him a more lucrative contract to lure him back to baseball, but Murray's post served as the latest indication that he is focused on a career in football.

"I am firmly and fully committing my life and time to becoming an NFL quarterback," Murray wrote.

In his first season as a starter at Oklahoma as Baker Mayfield's successor, Murray threw for 4,361 yards and 42 touchdowns and ran for another 1,001 yards and 12 touchdowns in leading the Sooners to the College Football Playoff semifinals en route to winning the Heisman Trophy.

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The Giants could stick with Manning for the final year of his contract in 2019, taking on a salary cap hit of $23.2 million, or a restructured deal, but a return appears likely in some form with strong indications that they would also prefer to add a successor this offseason, if possible. What that means regarding the No. 6 overall pick remains to be seen.

Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins has previously stated that he is willing to sit and learn from Manning, and the battle between Haskins, a Heisman finalist, and Murray will be fascinating, considering where they are positioned at the top of the quarterback ranks and each facing a professional future with only one college season under their belt.

Murray and Haskins both made the rounds on Radio Row at in the lead-up to Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta two weeks ago. The former at times seemed uneasy in his situation of being forced to play both sides between baseball and football. His non-committal radio interview on The Dan Patrick Show fanned the flames on social media, too, and the awkwardness of that brought more doubt regarding Murray and his desires.

Haskins appeared to be on the opposite end of the spectrum, candidly discussing his options while embracing the pressure of what may come next.

For two prospects who will have everything they have done and will do examined over the next two months, it's all worth observing and debating what the next impression each makes later this month in Indianapolis will mean to their chances of going in the Top 10.

The Giants have plenty of options on the table, from pursuing Haskins and Murray in a possible trade-up, rolling the dice by staying at No. 6 or ultimately not selecting either, opting instead for another position of need - perhaps on the defensive side of the ball with the Class of 2019 boasting top-end talent there. Trading back for assets is also possible, and if the combination of Haskins/Murray does not appeal to the Giants,

Something to consider when weighing whether the Giants would draft Murray is this previous answer from coach Pat Shurmur about what he prefers in a quarterback with regard to physical stature.

"I fancy guys that are tall ... Some of us are challenged in terms of height, so even in a setting like this, you’re trying to find sight lines. It’s no different for a quarterback when he is behind a very tall offensive line," Shurmur said last April. "All else being equal, as long as all the skillsets are equal or maybe even a little better than equal, guys that can see have a chance to be very good."

The Giants will likely be vetting both Haskins and Murray in addition to other prospects such as Missouri's Drew Lock, Daniel Jones of Duke and West Virginia's Will Grier, among others. A big part of Murray's assessment, in addition to questions about his size, is projecting whether a potential suitor would be willing to use a first-round pick on a prospect that could ultimately have a change of heart and switch sports.

Murray seemingly tried to put those concerns to rest Monday in his tweet.

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"Football has been my love and passion my entire life," Murray said. "I was raised to play QB, and I very much look forward to dedicating 100 percent of myself to being the best QB possible and winning NFL championships. I have started an extensive training program to further prepare myself for upcoming NFL workouts and interviews. I eagerly await the opportunity to continue to prove to NFL decision makers that I am the franchise QB in this draft."